RPCS3 Emulator

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RPCS3 is a playstation 3 (PS3) emulator that supports various platforms such as Android, Windows, Linux, Mac and FreeBSD. RPCS3 offers new hope for PS3 fans where they can now play PS3 games on their devices, without having to buy a PS3 console.

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Changelog

Version v0.0.36

  • PPU: Report encrypted modules with KLIC in main file, opportunistic compilation at exit-spawn by @cipherxof in #16743
  • rsx/vk: Refactor and simplify swapchain management by @kd-11 in #16785
  • Qt: Fix boot failed dialog by @cipherxof in #16787
  • RSX: Use AVX-512-ICL in vertex shader hashing and comparisons by @Whatcookie in #16780
  • SPU Giga block bounds check by @cipherxof in #16722
  • Switch Windows and Linux x64 build and deployments to GitHub Actions by @hcorion in #16788
  • overlays: Add show/hide hidden trophies button to trophy list by @Megamouse in #16791
  • overlays/osk: implement horizontal scroll by @Megamouse in #16769
  • Emulator: Implement config CLI args, add barrier for host CLI args by @elad335 in #10247
  • RSX: Fix issue where linux builds could hit illegal instruction on machines without AVX-512 by @Whatcookie in #16793
  • Qt/Patches: only consider bootable games in patch manager dialog by @Megamouse in #16799
  • overlays: fix friends/trophy list input on paused emulation by @Megamouse in #16801

Features in RPCS3

Wide Game Compatibility

RPCS3 supports thousands of PS3 games that can be played on your Device. RPCS3 continues to develop its compatibility, allowing more game support, so that it can run on the emulator smoothly. The library that supports the game continues to be added by the community and developers on github.

Graphic Resolution Enhancement

RPCS3 has a Visual Resolution Enhancement Feature for PS3 games that far exceeds the original console. RPCS3 is capable of rendering games at high resolutions such as 1080p, 4K, or even higher. This feature produces sharper images, more detailed textures, and stunning visuals on your screen.

Higher Framerate

Supports higher framerates than the PS3 console, to feel the movement of the game on the screen that is more responsive and pleasing to the eye. Basically, most PS3 games only support 30 fps, but RPCS3 removes that limitation by adding support for 30 FPS to 60 FPS or even higher. This will create more responsive gameplay and more fluid animations on the eye than on the PS3 console.

Game Modding Support

RPCS3 also adds modding support to change personalization or add features to make it easier to play PS3 games on the emulator. RPCS3 provides features to add patches, texture mods, cheats, and other modifications. This will give users customization options, ranging from graphical improvements to gameplay changes developed by users or the RPCS3 community.

Modern Controller Support

RPCS3 not only supports legacy controllers but also has added modern controller support. supports a wide range of modern controllers, such as DualShock 4, DualSense, Xbox controller, GamePAD X4, and many other controller supports. RPCS3 also gives the option to configure the buttons on the controller according to your preferences for more comfort when playing games.

Anisotropic Filtering

RPCS3 can sharpen the texture of the image in the game with the Anisotropic Filtering (AF) feature that looks tilted from the player's perspective. This feature can significantly improve the clarity and detail of surfaces in the game such as roads, floors, and walls. This will look more realistic and not blurry when you view the game from various angles.

Save and Load States

You can save and resume game progress with the Save/Load States feature in RPCS3. This feature is very useful if you get a difficult mission in the game then you can reload the mission scene that you saved. so you can repeat the progress as you wish without fear of starting it from the beginning.

Local and Online Multiplayer Support

RPCS3 supports multiplayer modes, both locally (offline) and online. You can play with friends on the same device or connect remotely via the internet. For online play, RPCS3 utilizes the RPCN (PlayStation Network) feature, which allows you to play with other users around the world.

Full Graphics Settings Customization

RPCS3 emulator provides many options for optimizing graphics according to your device specifications. for example you can change the settings of the graphic renderer, anti-aliasing, shader, and many other graphic features. Make sure you adjust the graphic settings to your device specifications, so that you get maximum performance and no frame drops when playing games.

Dual-Screen Support

You can create a dual display on the screen (dual display) with the RPCS3 emulator in some games that support it. This feature can create two two-screen displays simultaneously—either on one screen (horizontal/vertical split) or two different monitors.

Trophy Achievement Integration

You can save and display your achievements in the integrated game similar to those on the PS3 console. so RPCS3 will record and save your achievements in the game, be it broze, silver, gold, to platinum. you can see a list of trophies you have achieved, but not all games support this feature especially older games.

PlayStation Eye and Move Support

You can play games that require peripherals like those on the PS3. RPCS3 has experimental support for the PlayStation Eye camera and the moving controller (PlayStation Move). This feature allows users to still be able to play games that require motion control, this will provide a control experience similar to the PS3 console.

Easy UI/UX Interface

RPCS3 is designed with a clean and intuitive interface (UI/UX). This makes it easy for users to install games, updates, DLCs, and make various settings. The configuration process, PKG file installation, and game management are simpler and more user-friendly.

Active Community and Support

Having a large community and developer team all over, you can report bugs or discuss with users through the Forum, Discord server, and wiki.

Open Source

RPCS3 is an open source project, which means its development is transparent and you can see the source code on github. This means you can report bugs, fork, modify the source code and even create your own RPCS3 mod version.

Questions and Answers about RPCS3

why is there an android version while the official version doesn't have one?

yes, it's true that RPCS3 doesn't officially support the android platform but it is provided by the community which is ported to run on the android OS.

Popular games on RPCS3 Emulator

God Of War 3

God of War III, one of the popular games on PS3 from Santa Monica Studio, you will be brought to the adventure of Kratos in fighting the gods for revenge. Offering stunning graphics and epic battles, in facing warriors to gods. Now you can play with RPCS3 emulator on your device.

The Last Of US

Developed by Naughty Dog, The Last of Us is an action-adventure game. It tells the story of Joel and Ellie's journey across America after the pandemic. This popular game can now be played smoothly on the RPCS3 emulator.

Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V)

Grand Theft Auto V Developed by Rockstar North Which has an open-world genre. The storyline of this game is about three criminals who commit robbery in Los Santos. The most popular game on PS3 can now be played smoothly on RPCS3.

Call of Duty: Black Ops III

Call of Duty: Black Ops III, developed by Treyarch, is a futuristic first-person shooter game. Set in the year 2065, you will follow a military operation with advanced technology. This game can now be played on the RPCS3 emulator with a PS3-like gaming experience.

FIFA 19

FIFA 19 is developed by EA Sports and is a sports/soccer simulation genre. This game features a story mode “The Journey” that follows Alex Hunter’s journey in pursuing a football career to reach the professional level. FIFA 19 can be played smoothly on the RPCS3 emulator.

Mortal Kombat

Mortal Kombat, developed by NetherRealm Studios, is a fighting game about the conflict between the worlds of Earthrealm and Outworld. The game's storyline focuses on a deadly tournament fight for the balance of the universe. This game can be played smoothly on RPCS3.

God Of War Ascension

God of War: Ascension was developed by Santa Monica Studio with an action-adventure genre. This game tells the story of Kratos, before becoming the god of war. In his journey to free himself from the curse of the Furies, now you can play it on various platforms via RPCS3.

Persona 5

Persona 5 is a PS3 RPG game developed by Atlus. Set in Tokyo, you will follow the adventures of a group of students with supernatural powers. You can play Persona 5 on the RPCS3 emulator with stable performance and many players have tested it.

Red Dead Redemption

Red Dead Redemption is an action-adventure RPCS3-enabled game developed by Rockstar San Diego. It tells the story of a former criminal named John Marston, who is forced to catch his old gang by the government. Now playable on the RPCS3 emulator.

Resident Evil 6

Resident Evil 6, developed by Capcom, is an action horror game. The storyline of two people Leon and Chris facing the dangerous C virus in various places around the world. Resident evil 6 is suitable for low device specifications because of its small size which makes it smoother when running on RPCS3.